Giants 3–19 Cowboys: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 1, 2017

Q: Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in New York Giants vs Dallas Cowboys?

D. Prescott (Dallas Cowboys) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +8.14 total EPA on Passing plays. across 43 snaps. Their top snap (+2.76 EPA): (4:30) 4-D.Prescott pass short left to 88-D.Bryant to NYG 45 for 35 yards (21-L.Collins; 52-J.Casillas)..

Quick answer

Winner: Dallas Cowboys
Final score: Dallas Cowboys 19–3 New York Giants
Halftime: New York Giants 0–16 Dallas Cowboys at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Dak Prescott
Top passer: E. Manning
Biggest EPA play: (7:54) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short middle intended for 18-R.Lewis INTERCEPTED by 30-…
Game date: 2017-09-10

Game summary

The Dallas Cowboys beat the New York Giants 19–3 on 2017-09-10. Dak Prescott posted a game-high +8.14 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 13 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
New York Giants	0	0	3	0	0	3
Dallas Cowboys	3	13	0	3	0	19

Scoring Map

Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.

NYGNew York Giants

+3NYG 3

+3NYG 30

NYG 12

+1NYG 15

+3NYG 25

+3DAL 7

+3NYG 18

DALDallas Cowboys

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

7 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

DALDallas Cowboys
Q1 6:28FG
Dominic Bailey
Points+3
Yard line
NYG 3
Score
0-3
(6:28) (Field Goal formation) 5-D.Bailey 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.
DALDallas Cowboys
Q2 12:51FG
Dominic Bailey
Points+3
Yard line
NYG 30
Score
0-6
(12:51) (Field Goal formation) 5-D.Bailey 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.
DALDallas Cowboys
Q2 1:46TD
JWJ. Witten
Points+6
Yard line
NYG 12
Score
0-12
(1:46) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass short middle to 82-J.Witten for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
DALDallas Cowboys
Q2 1:41XP
Dominic Bailey
Points+1
Yard line
NYG 15
Score
0-13
5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.
DALDallas Cowboys
Q2 0:07FG
Dominic Bailey
Points+3
Yard line
NYG 25
Score
0-16
(:07) (Field Goal formation) 5-D.Bailey 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.
NYGNew York Giants
Q3 5:20FG
ARA. Rosas
Points+3
Yard line
DAL 7
Score
3-16
(5:20) (Field Goal formation) 2-A.Rosas 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-9-B.Wing.
DALDallas Cowboys
Q4 2:00FG
Dominic Bailey
Points+3
Yard line
NYG 18
Score
3-19
(2:00) (Field Goal formation) 5-D.Bailey 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1Dak Prescott · Dallas Cowboys · Passing · +8.14 total EPA · 43 snaps · +0.19 EPA/play
2Tyleik Williams · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +5.72 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.82 EPA/play
3Evan Engram · New York Giants · Receiving · +2.66 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.53 EPA/play
4J. Witten · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +2.56 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.28 EPA/play
5Cole Beasley · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +2.45 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.49 EPA/play
6Sterling Shepard · New York Giants · Receiving · +2.02 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.25 EPA/play
7R. Ellison · New York Giants · Receiving · +0.83 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.83 EPA/play
8Ezekiel Elliott · Dallas Cowboys · Rushing · +0.57 total EPA · 24 snaps · +0.02 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Highest total EPA with the player's top snap and the game's biggest single play when different.

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Dak Prescott — DAL · Passing

Dak Prescott posted the highest total EPA (+8.14) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Dallas Cowboys. Across 43 counted snaps, they averaged +0.19 EPA per play.

Dak Prescott's top snap (+2.76 EPA): (4:30) 4-D.Prescott pass short left to 88-D.Bryant to NYG 45 for 35 yards (21-L.Collins; 52-J.Casillas).

Biggest single play (-4.82 EPA): E. Manning — (7:54) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short middle intended for 18-R.Lewis INTERCEPTED by 30-A.Brown at DAL 48. 30-A.Brown to DAL 48 for no gain (18-R.Lewis).

Quarterback report card

E. Manning led all passers in efficiency for New York Giants, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

E. Manning (New York Giants) · 45 dropbacks · 64.4% completion · +2.8% CPOE · -0.17 EPA/play · -7.63 total EPA
Dak Prescott (Dallas Cowboys) · 43 dropbacks · 55.8% completion · -2.2% CPOE · +0.19 EPA/play · +8.14 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	New York Giants	Dallas Cowboys
Offensive EPA/play	-0.180	+0.053
Offensive success rate	37.5%	47.1%
Pass EPA/play	-0.170	+0.189
Rush EPA/play	-0.116	-0.091
Defensive EPA/play	-0.053	+0.180
Defensive success rate	52.9%	62.5%

Drive & efficiency notes

Dallas Cowboys held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.05 vs -0.18), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

New York Giants: -0.18 EPA/play (18th percentile vs. 2017 team-game averages)
Dallas Cowboys: +0.05 EPA/play (71st percentile vs. 2017 team-game averages)

Dallas Cowboys: 9 drives, +4.60 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
New York Giants: 10 drives, -12.97 total EPA, 1 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

Dallas Cowboys — J. Witten (Dak Prescott pass) (Q2 1:46)

Field goals

Dallas Cowboys — Dominic Bailey (Q1 6:28)
Dallas Cowboys — Dominic Bailey (Q2 12:51)
Dallas Cowboys — Dominic Bailey (Q2 0:07)
New York Giants — A. Rosas (Q3 5:20)
Dallas Cowboys — Dominic Bailey (Q4 2:00)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Dallas Cowboys won the period 3–0. Dallas Cowboys connected on a field goal from the NYG 3 (Q1 6:28) — (6:28) (Field Goal formation) 5-D.Bailey 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones..

The second quarter: Dallas Cowboys won the period 13–0. Dallas Cowboys connected on a field goal from the NYG 30 (Q2 12:51) — (12:51) (Field Goal formation) 5-D.Bailey 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.; Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the NYG 12 (Q2 1:46) — (1:46) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass short middle to 82-J.Witten for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the NYG 15 (Q2 1:41) — 5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.; Dallas Cowboys connected on a field goal from the NYG 25 (Q2 0:07) — (:07) (Field Goal formation) 5-D.Bailey 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones..

The third quarter: New York Giants won the period 3–0. New York Giants connected on a field goal from the DAL 7 (Q3 5:20) — (5:20) (Field Goal formation) 2-A.Rosas 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-9-B.Wing..

The fourth quarter: Dallas Cowboys won the period 3–0. Dallas Cowboys connected on a field goal from the NYG 18 (Q4 2:00) — (2:00) (Field Goal formation) 5-D.Bailey 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Dallas Cowboys (Q1 8:37) — (8:37) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass short right to 11-C.Beasley to NYG 36 for 12 yards (41-D.Rodgers-Cromartie). [WPA +8.4% · EPA +1.76]
Dallas Cowboys (Q1 7:18) — (7:18) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass deep right to 19-B.Butler to NYG 3 for 30 yards (24-E.Apple). [WPA +8.2% · EPA +2.50]
Dallas Cowboys (Q2 12:51) — (12:51) (Field Goal formation) 5-D.Bailey 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones. [WPA +7.8% · EPA +1.26]
Dallas Cowboys (Q1 0:44) — (:44) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass short left to 83-T.Williams to NYG 19 for 15 yards (93-B.Goodson). Bubble Screen. [WPA +6.8% · EPA +2.21]
Dallas Cowboys (Q2 8:38) — (8:38) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass short middle to 83-T.Williams ran ob at DAL 48 for 23 yards. [WPA +6.6% · EPA +2.23]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

New York Giants (Q4 7:54) — (7:54) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short middle intended for 18-R.Lewis INTERCEPTED by 30-A.Brown at DAL 48. 30-A.Brown to DAL 48 for no gain (18-R.Lewis). [WPA -3.6% · EPA -4.82]
New York Giants (Q3 13:43) — (13:43) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass deep right to 18-R.Lewis pushed ob at NYG 46 for 22 yards (35-K.Frazier). [WPA +3.0% · EPA +3.12]
Dallas Cowboys (Q3 4:30) — (4:30) 4-D.Prescott pass short left to 88-D.Bryant to NYG 45 for 35 yards (21-L.Collins; 52-J.Casillas). [WPA +2.5% · EPA +2.76]
Dallas Cowboys (Q4 10:05) — (10:05) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass short left to 21-E.Elliott to NYG 32 for 30 yards (24-E.Apple). Pass complete on a wheel route. [WPA +0.4% · EPA +2.66]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Dallas Cowboys FG (+3) — Q1 6:28 · NYG 3 · Score 0-3
(6:28) (Field Goal formation) 5-D.Bailey 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.
Dallas Cowboys FG (+3) — Q2 12:51 · NYG 30 · Score 0-6
(12:51) (Field Goal formation) 5-D.Bailey 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.
Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q2 1:46 · NYG 12 · Score 0-12
(1:46) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass short middle to 82-J.Witten for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q2 1:41 · NYG 15 · Score 0-13
5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.
Dallas Cowboys FG (+3) — Q2 0:07 · NYG 25 · Score 0-16
(:07) (Field Goal formation) 5-D.Bailey 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.
New York Giants FG (+3) — Q3 5:20 · DAL 7 · Score 3-16
(5:20) (Field Goal formation) 2-A.Rosas 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-9-B.Wing.
Dallas Cowboys FG (+3) — Q4 2:00 · NYG 18 · Score 3-19
(2:00) (Field Goal formation) 5-D.Bailey 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.

Key takeaways

What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.

Dallas Cowboys earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
Dak Prescott (Dallas Cowboys) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.

Frequently asked questions

Who won New York Giants vs Dallas Cowboys on 2017-09-10?

The Dallas Cowboys beat the New York Giants 19-3 in Week 1, 2017.

What was the score by quarter in New York Giants vs Dallas Cowboys?

Q1: New York Giants 0, Dallas Cowboys 3; Q2: New York Giants 0, Dallas Cowboys 13; Q3: New York Giants 3, Dallas Cowboys 0; Q4: New York Giants 0, Dallas Cowboys 3; Final: New York Giants 3, Dallas Cowboys 19.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New York Giants vs Dallas Cowboys?

Dallas Cowboys touchdown — J. Witten (D. Prescott pass) (Q2 1:46) Dallas Cowboys field goal — D. Bailey (Q1 6:28, 3 pts) Dallas Cowboys field goal — D. Bailey (Q2 12:51, 3 pts) Dallas Cowboys field goal — D. Bailey (Q2 0:07, 3 pts) New York Giants field goal — A. Rosas (Q3 5:20, 3 pts) Dallas Cowboys field goal — D. Bailey (Q4 2:00, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in New York Giants vs Dallas Cowboys?

E. Manning (New York Giants), 64.4% completion, +2.8% CPOE, -0.17 EPA per dropback, -7.63 total passing EPA. Dak Prescott (Dallas Cowboys), 55.8% completion, -2.2% CPOE, +0.19 EPA per dropback, +8.14 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in New York Giants vs Dallas Cowboys?

Dak Prescott (Dallas Cowboys) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +8.14 total EPA on Passing plays. across 43 snaps. Their top snap (+2.76 EPA): (4:30) 4-D.Prescott pass short left to 88-D.Bryant to NYG 45 for 35 yards (21-L.Collins; 52-J.Casillas)..

Season records after this game

New York Giants

Now 0-1 L

Dallas Cowboys

Now 1-0 W

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